floating

float·ing

adj \ˈflō-tiŋ\

Definition of FLOATING

1

: buoyed on or in a fluid

2

: located out of the normal position <a floating kidney>

3

a : continually drifting or changing position <the floating population> b : not presently committed or invested <floating capital> c : short-term and usually not funded <floating debt> d : having no fixed value or rate <floating currencies> <floating interest rates>

4

: connected or constructed so as to operate and adjust smoothly <a floating axle>

Examples of FLOATING

1. <the wreckage remained floating for hours>

First Known Use of FLOATING

1600

Related to FLOATING

Synonyms: afloat

Antonyms: sinking, sunk

Related Words: buoyant, floaty, unsinkable; free-floating; awash, drifting, gliding, hanging, hovering, poised, sailing, wafting

Near Antonyms: aground, high and dry

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Rhymes with FLOATING

coating